"The Vulnerables: A Compelling Book Review by Sigrid Nunez"
Sigrid Nunez's novel "The Vulnerables" is set during the pandemic and explores the themes of unlikely companionship and personal reflection. The story follows an unnamed writer who cares for a sociable macaw named Eureka while in lockdown. The novel delves into the narrator's interactions with the parrot, their regrets about not having more pets, and their observations on aging. Nunez's writing is described as short, wise, provocative, and funny, offering a literature of personal history and reflection in our current times.